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RME 305L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,489 mi
Last recorded38,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 305L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,489 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,857 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 34,447 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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RME 305L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RME 305L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RME 305L registered?

RME 305L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 29 June 1973.

Is RME 305L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RME 305L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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